So Unsure

[Sweetamber92]

I'm thinking about purchasing this LINK as its the only i7 on overclockers that will fit my current board, but im scared it will have 8packs pubes on and might break. (It clearly states at the bottom of the page that it may have thermal grease residue with pubes in it)
Its quite a substantial purchase to make, im used to buying retail or OEM CPU's can someone explain "binned" CPU's im a noob. :3
Thankyou

 

[almoststew1990]

will have 8packs pubes on

So that's his secret!


A binned CPU is a CPU that is guaranteed to reach a certain speed above the manuafactors specifications, think like a car tuner shop might guarantee an extra 50hp if you fit a turbo to your car. I've always assumed the "binned" name comes from the idea that chips that don't reach tjr required extra speeds get chucked in the bin. If you've never overclocked, it is the delidding part you should be worried about and this CPU probably isn't for you as you may damage it as it doesn't have its protective lid on it.

I'd hit up eBay for a 2600k or a 3770k.

 

[Sweetamber92]

I have overclocked before but never with a delidded CPU... my board comes with a phone app so I can overclock from outside so I can claim it wasn't me on the insurance when it ignites and burns my house down.
I was thinking of tickling it up to just over 4.GHz, I tend to have my current i5 3570k at 95-99% usage the majority of the time and iv oc'd that to 4.4GHz so I definitely need to invest in something with more oomph.
But yes im definitely a overclocking noob so maybe I should read some more before jumping in.

 

[subbytna]

3770 isn't hex core as stated in the info though....it's a quad with hyperthreading

LN2 Tested 8Pack Speed Binned Intel Core i7 3770K Hyperthreaded Hex Core Processor - OEM